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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jun 8 5:52pm | Replies (16)
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It’s hard to think of a physiological reason for radiation to cause fatigue, especially so soon. What would the mechanism be? I agree with the radiologist; it’s not the radiation per se. That’s not to say it’s in your head! The stress associated with treatment, the prep, the change in routine would drain anyone. Add ADT to the mix and it’s totally understandable. I agree with the previous self-care suggestion. Hopefully the fatigue will be short lived.
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"Radiation causes fatigue by damaging healthy cells, even though it targets tumors. It can kill red blood cells, making it harder for blood to carry oxygen throughout the body. Radiation may also damage the power plant inside cells,
I'm quoting something that I copied seven years ago. Not sure of the source, so don't trust it. I read somewhere else that when tumor cells die they release toxins that might be the reason chemotherapy makes us feel ill. I didn't have chemo and don't trust unsourced quotes.